I am under contract to purchase a nice little rental in Baltimore for 15k...but the title search revealed that NONE of the past 3 owners purchased title insurance, so there are several old judgments on title.  

A web search or a search on meetup should reveal most of the meetings.

Each step you take reveals a new horizon.

Unable to see basement due to 4-5 inches of clean clear (seemingly standing, or slow/low leak underwater) that was in the walkout stairwell - peeking through the window revealed entire basement flooded.

A survey revealed that indeed, they had drilled a well that wasn't on their property.  

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If you send a text to the group, you may also expose yourself to revealing all your tenant's phone numbers to the group.

I have advertised homes long distance before....have them text pic of driver license and double check that with social media before revealing address.

He advised me he heard of cases where the homeowners insurance company refused to pay claims of damage when it was revealed unlicensed people was used.

It will only cause issues down the line, as everything is routinely revealed during underwriting and through the various checks done.Certainly if you have a good relationship with the private lender you put yourself in better position to take advantage of any opportunities they may have.